FILM FESTIVALS
Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2012
The Aesthetica Short Film Festival is a celebration of independent film from across the world, and an outlet for supporting and championing short filmmaking.
As a dynamic player in the UK film festival circuit, this year’s festival will take place in the historic city of York from 8 - 11 November 2012. The screenings will cover a wide variety of genres and filmic styles, including: drama, documentary, animation, comedy, music video, thriller, experimental and artists’ film. Showcasing films across 15 distinct and historic locations from medieval halls to ancient city walls, the festival invites visitors to create their own viewing experience.
In addition to four days of screenings, there will also be a series of master classes, workshops, and networking with leading industry figures, as well as special events and opportunities to meet the filmmakers.
ASFF 2012 is now open for entries. Deadline: May 31, 2012.[More...]
UVC-TV Film Contest 2012
Deadline: March 30 at 5:00pm
Submissions: UVC-TV 19, 216 Student Union, Amherst, MA
UVC-TV 19 is looking for submissions for the 7th annual UMass Amherst Film Festival!
Categories include: Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, and Animation.
Want to submit a film, but don't have equipment of your own? UVC has all the equipment you need to create your film and it's available to all members! Membership is open to all UMass undergrads and costs $10 for the year.
All accepted films will be screened at the UMass Amherst Film Festival which will take place on April 17th. Prizes will be awarded for each category in addition to best overall film, as determined by a panel of faculty judges. This year, there will also be a student choice award granted to the film that receives the most votes from UMass students.
All current UMass Amherst Undergraduate students are eligible to submit to the festival. Students may submit one film per category. Films can be up to 25 minutes in length and should be submitted as a DVD. Stop by the station, located in 216 student union (by the Hatch), to learn more and pick up a submission form!
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